Kumbhavde - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Kumbhavde is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kumbhawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbhavde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhavde is 567118. The village covers a total geographical area of 1190 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Kumbhavde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumbhavde

As per Census 2011, Kumbhavde village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 374 males and 379 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumbhavde are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kumbhavde

Kumbhavde is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhavde

Kumbhavde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Kumbhavde is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kumbhavde is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhavde

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumbhavde village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kumbhavde

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kumbhavde village are given below:

FAQs about Kumbhavde